Sifton Oversees Canada Omniscient Ordnance Office in War
The article profiles Mr. Sifton as slope keeper for the Canadian army in charge of procuring clothing, arms, vehicles, and artillery. A former infantry officer and newspaper publisher, he heads the ordnance branch, blending military supply with research. He emphasizes routine work, but hints at Canada’s scientific surprises for the enemy.
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Sifton
Be Ore
France
4Th Canadian Mounted Riger
Defence
Ralston
Ottawa
Ordnance
Pallip Chester
Winnipeg
Hudson's Bay Company
Chester
Winnipeg Free Press
Mc.Chester
The
Fuston
Mr. Sifton
Ordnance Branch
Department of Munitions and Supply
Inspection Board
United Kingdom
Canada
Measines
Walieg
Weer On Tires Tires Last Leager Whee A Garla
By driving at lower speeds such as 25 mph instead of 70 mph tire wear drops by half. At 40 mph wear rises 25 to 35 percent above 25 mph, according to W Kal eisch of the Central Experimental Farm Ottawa. Lower speeds cut surface wear reduce tire damage and fuel use, and lessen brake wear and risk of flats.
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W. Kal@eisch
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Secret bee virus puzzles scientists in ancient note
A fragment from a Maclean's Magazine excerpt discusses a mysterious bee virus resistant to formic acid. It mentions an albuminous alkaloid toxin, effects of wasp stings, and claims honey acts as a powerful antiseptic healing wounds quickly when applied with a bandage. It also oddly notes sound travels 12 miles per minute at sea level.
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Maclean's Magazine
Indian Motifs Inspire Easily Crocheted Rug
Indian motifs inspire an easy crocheted rug project using rag cotton. Step by step guidance encourages starting now, with simple four strand technique and affordable materials.
Britain shifts to mosquito netting from silk
Factories in Britain retooled warp knitting machines to produce millions of yards of mosquito netting for Allied troops in Libya. Former lace machines at Nottingham and a South Wales plant led the effort, adapting to wartime needs with urgent, improvised changes to meet the 20,000,000 yard order and safeguard troops against malaria and pests.
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Britain
Libya
Libyas
Nottingham
South Wales
Protecting British Columbia forests from incendiary attack
The B C forest branch focuses on safeguarding forests against potential incendiary strikes by Japan. With dry summer months elevating fire risk, special patrols are organized to guard against such contingencies.
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Britiah Columbia
B.C. Forest Branch
Retailers warn anti freeze prices to surge next winter
Retailers warn the motor buying public that anti freeze solutions may rise to 60 to 75 cents per quart next winter and become hard to obtain.
Stretching Sugar Ration for Wartime Meals
The Dominion Department of Agriculture Consumer Section presents a method to can rhubarb without sugar to preserve flavor for puddings next winter. Wash and cut stalks, cook to extract juice, pack in jars, seal, and sterilize. Also explains ways to pack berries and fruit with juice, then sterilize for long-term use.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Java
Two Views on Gasoline Quota Policy
The Lethbridge Herald outlines two approaches to the gasoline quota issue. It urges seeking the lowest quota possible and adapting to reduced supplies, framing this as the spirit to sustain a prolonged effort in a conflict.
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Lethbridge Herald
Work Of British Commandos In Their Operations Major Boyle Says
Major Boyle of the British Army Staff in Washington described commando raids in France Norway and Libya highlighting tenacity and resourcefulness. He recounted silent assaults, a German bicycle patrol surprised in darkness, Rommel’s rear headquarters attack led by Lieut Colonel Keyes, and a daring escape as the raiders beat retreat amid pursuit.
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R. V. Boyle
Washington
England
New York
Boyle
France
S Hill
London
Berlin
Arived
Rommel
Libya
Wea
Keyes
Roger Keyes
Zeebrugge
Sta
Waterfalls and Caribou of Canadian National Parks
Park wardens observe mountain caribou in Jasper, Glacier, Mount Revelstoke, and Prince Albert parks. The elusive herd spends summer above timberline on alpine meadows away from roads and winters in the weeds. Researchers note its relation to woodland caribou and the broader forest populations.
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Jasper National Park
Alberts
Glacier
Mount Revelstoke
Columiaje
Timbertine
Prince Albert National Park
Heaviest Man of South Africa Dies at 42
Pemade Smith Poti, a 42-year-old native of Johannesburg famed as the heaviest man in the world, died of influenza in Johannesburg. He weighed 756 pounds and stood five feet six inches, with a waistline of six feet eight inches, and 12 men carried him to the ambulance truck when illness struck.
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South Africa
Pemade Smith Poti
Johannesburg
Slow Approach Tactics In Dive Bomber Operations
In dive bombing pilots aim for the slowest possible descent to gain sight of targets with minimal correction time. Separately, Paria residents express annoyance after learning 50,000 francs, sent at Hitler’s request to aid raid victims, leaked from fines imposed by Nazis on Occupied France, causing many Parisians to refuse aid.
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Paria
France
Hitler
R.A
Guests Not Wanted at London Club Meals
Virtually all food is under ratean control and most London clubs are Meniting the mussber of guests mem bers may bring for Grnmer.ame have echoed members not teting guests for meals st all.
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London
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